Eat This Now: Mango

In season March to July.

GOOD FOR YOUMangoes are rich in vitamins A and C and potassium, a mineral key for balancing electrolyte levels. A study published in 2010 reported antioxidant compounds (called tannins) found in mangoes can inhibit the growth of the most common type of breast-and colon-cancer cells.

GET THE BESTThis tropical fruit, which has golden flesh and skin color ranging from yellow to red to green, softens as it ripens. To cut one, slice top to bottom along the pit, which is long and flat. With the skin side down crosshatch each half with a knife (don't cut through the skin). Scoop out the flesh.